Category Archives: Computers

Change the ‘Modified Date’ command in Windows 7

Pull up a Command prompt. (Start, and then type CMD in the search box). At the prompt itself, type: copy /b test.txt +,, where text.txt is the filename whose modified date you wish to Change. That’s all there is to … Continue reading

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Lucid Lynx

Just installed Ubuntu 10.04 on my netbook. It’s otherwise known as Lucid Lynx. Getting a few issues, like a non terminal kernel error (so far), and Wakoopa doesn’t want to work. Otherwise so far so good. A few extra apps … Continue reading

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How To Remove A Non-Empty Directory in Ubuntu

It’s really very simple. Bring up a terminal window. At the command prompt type sudo rm -r <directory-name> So, if you wanted to Remove a directory called ‘spare’ that was in the directory ‘etc’ which is itself off the home … Continue reading

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Charleston Co-Working Group

Wikipedia says: "Co working is an emerging trend for a new pattern for working. Typically work-at-home professionals or independent contractors or people who travel frequently end up working in relative isolation. Co working is the social gathering of a Group … Continue reading

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Google Public DNS

Google has announced the launch of Google Public Dns. It’s an alternative domain name service available to any Internet user. IT can replace the DNS that are typically provided by Internet Service Providers or Domain Registration companies Google’s Announcement says  … Continue reading

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Emergency Cell Phone Charger

Visiting friends this afternoon, they wanted to go to their local Big Lots. Now I’m not one for shopping unless I want something, but I thought best not to be unsociaable and wander along with them anyway. It took me … Continue reading

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Facebook Gains A Friend

One positive side of Facebook’s aquisition of Friendfeed might be to assure its longevity in these uncertain times. Those of you that know me, know that whilst I use Facebook, I am no fan of it, preferring regular email, blogs … Continue reading

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Use iTunes, Have A Blackberry?

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Help Foil The Brain Dead

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Tech Support: Old Style

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